requires rapid mobilisation and deployment of volunteers, or when long hours of stand-by is required or expected. While Officers are expected to maintain all of the orders of dress as discussed above, Uniforms No. 1 and 3 remains optional to the members of other ranks (Staff Sergeant and below). SJAM Cadets SJAM Cadets is the youth section of SJAM for young people aged between 10 and 17 years (inclusive). The history of SJAM Cadets could be traced to the formation of the first ambulance cadet division of SJAB in Penang back in 1938. Since then, it has grown to be one of the biggest youth activities in Malaysia. Cadet divisions can be found in most secondary schools as an extracurricular activity, where cadets take part in a wide variety of activities - providing first aid at community events, participating in first aid competitions, completing awards, attending camps and learning leadership skills. SJAM is an affiliate of the Malaysian Youth Council. Cadet Awards There are two award schemes that cadets can achieve during their time at SJAM Cadets, as follows: Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme - Grand Prior's Award The Grand Prior's Award, named after the Grand Prior of the Venerable Order of Saint John, is the highest award a cadet can achieve. The Cadet Proficiency Badge Scheme involves cadets completing twelve subjects over a period not less than three years to encourage them to take an interest in subjects outside their normal curricula and widen their horizons by carrying out these studies in their leisure time. Beyond SJAM Cadets, a recipient of the Grand Prior's Award is allowed to retain the Grand Prior's Award badge on the uniform if he or she chooses to advance within the organisation. Cadet Voluntary Service Scheme - Special Service Shield The Special Service Shield is awarded to cadets to encourage them to undertake duties and services which benefit the community on voluntary basis. The first badge is awarded upon completing a minimum of 100 hours of service; further badges are awarded for 200, 500, 750 and ultimately, 1000 hours of service. The badge for 1000 hours of service may be retained on the uniform if the recipient chooses to advance within the organisation. Cadet Rank Insignia See also St. John Ambulance Venerable Order of Saint John References External links Official Website Emergency services in Asia Medical and health organisations based in Malaysia Emergency services in